The name is a West African form of Aisha, meaning 'living' or 'alive'.
Isata is a common feminine name in Sierra Leone and neighboring West African countries. It is a regional variant of the Arabic name Aisha, which was the name of the third wife of the Prophet Muhammad. The name carries the beautiful connotation of vitality and life.
About 5 girls were named Isata in 2025.
Acclaimed British classical pianist
Sierra Leonean gender activist and government minister
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
